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Cockle Row Visitor Centre started its season of 'Summer Sundays' on 8 June!
Each Sunday throughout the summer months of June, July and August, Cockle will see activities and entertainment visiting the seaside village of Groomsport to provide an afternoon of FREE fun! No booking required, just come along.
The cottages are open Thursdays - Sundays, 5 June - 14 September 2025.
Little explores can also have a go at the sense trail, encouraging them to look, listen, smell and feel the natural surroundings of this special place. Pick up your free Explorers Pack/Senses Trail backpacks from the Visitor Information staff, inside, where you will also find a souvenir and summer fun essentials for the kids and you can wander the cottages to see what life was like for the family that lived there.
Cottages open from 11am - 5pm
Free family fun will take place weekly, on Sundays only from 2pm to 4pm
SEPTEMBER
September's concludes the programme of entertainment on European Heritage Open Days weekend, 13 and 14 September, bar a special opening for some Hallowe'en themed fun for the family...
Sunday 7 September, 2-4pm
Seafarers' event with local group Discover Groomsport. This event forms part of the Eagle Wing Celebration taking place 5-7 September.
Come join Valhalla Street Theatre at Cockle Row Cottages and learn a little history of the Eagle Wing and her maiden journey leaving this shoreline, in search of the new world! Meet some characters from that time, all with a story to tell.
Saturday 13 September, 2-4pm
Cockle Row Cottages are open as part of European Heritage Open Days - Find out more
Clive Lyttle of Welig Crafts brings willow craft to Cockle
And, there will be soda bread by Christine, baked on the open fire in the cottage.
Sunday 14 September, 2-4pm
Cockle Row Cottages are open as part of European Heritage Open Days - Find out more
Clive Lyttle of Welig Crafts brings willow crafting to the cottages.
And, Jacquie Brachi will be holding Calligraphy workshops
Plus, NI Falconry return with their majestic birds of prey
OCTOBER
Sunday 26 October, 2-4pm
Blackberry Farm NI return with their small animal roadshow - always a favourite amongst the little ones!
And, the lovely Rosie Ennis returns, holding kids crafting workshops again
Please note, details are subject to change.
Find out more about the picturesque village of Groomsport and Cockle Row, including information on seasonal tours of the village and on Groomsport Inclusive Beach.
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Free |
Free to attend. No tickets required.
